The normal maximum length of USB 2.0 cables is 5 meters, or about 16 feet. Beyond this the strength and timing of the signals can get out of tolerance and the USB connection will fail. This extension/repeater cable contains active electronics, which recondition and boost the timing signals to ensure that they stay within tolerance.

The repeater gets its power from the USB 5VDC bus, so no external power adapter is required. Multiple repeater cables can be daisy-chained together to get even longer USB cable runs.

This cable is compatible with the USB version of the Xbox 360 Kinect* and with the Playstation 3 Eye camera!

*Note that this will only work with the USB version of the Kinect for use with the older Xbox 360 systems and that the separate Kinect power cable must be used to power the Kinect sensor. This cable can only extend the data connection for the USB Kinect.

Pros: Had Items in stock and ready to ship. Shipped immediately. Received items quickly. Good quality. Absolutely unbeatable prices

Cons: None

The cable was exactly what I needed. It was in stock and shipped right away. It arrived two days after the order was placed. I plugged it in and it works perfectly. The price was fantastic and the service was excellent and the product first class. Sorry, but I couldn't find anything else wrong.

Items were the type that could be found in brick and mortar stores (and even this brand in those stores) but the selection here was excellent, the price (even including the tax and shipping) was far below anybody else. I received the items within two days of placing the order.

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Reviewer: Bruce Brunschwig from Pasadena, CA

5/15/2015 10:31:50 AM

Did not work

Cons: The extender cable did not work for me. Might have been that the power for the repeater cable and the device was too much for the USB port. Not sure why but it did not work.

by Monoprice AdministratorHi Bruce,

Thank you for your feedback and I'm truly sorry to hear your USB extension cable has not worked for you. So that I may better understand the issue, can you describe your setup including all devices and cables in use? Have you tried testing with different devices or USB port to see if the issue occurs with all devices? Please let me know so that I may better assist you. Thanks in advance!

Gisselle B.Tech Support

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Reviewer: John Denne from Franklin, TN

3/27/2015 9:35:47 AM

Pros: Works fine on the USB (first gen) device that I am using it with.

Cons: Haven't found any yet.

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Reviewer: Fivestringer from Jacksonville, FL

1/20/2015 5:51:24 AM

Works great! Would definitely recommend

Pros: They work, inexpensive

Cons: None

I bought 2 of these, plus a normal (non-active) 16' USB extension cable. I had a USB device in one room that I needed to connect to my computer in another (about 40' of total cable length needed).

I thought I'd try these since I had nothing to lose as they are inexpensive.

To my surprise they work very well. I haven't noticed any difference in performance at all.

If you need to extend your USB distance I definitely recommend trying these.

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Reviewer: Marc Etienne from Nashua, NH

1/17/2015 3:57:59 AM

Pros: Well built and long.

Cons: Nata

I needed a usb cord to reach my computer from my main PA mixer in my recording studio,
( yea, I have it set up to practice also)just so I can hear my mixes on different systems.This cord did the trick.I love this store.Can't beat the bang for the buck.First store I go too when I need anything to do with audio.Try em,you'll see.

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